Unique reconfigurable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, having anti-twisting anti-bending system, self-locking self-centering system, and stackable, interchangeable, expandable, shrinkable roof, truss, wall, and floor panels

ABSTRACT

A unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals comprises stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shinkable panels, doorframe panel, door panel, single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers. Each of the panels can be used either as a roof panel, a truss panel, a wall panel, a floor panel, a ramp panel, a perch panel, or a storage panel. Each of the couplers is for centering, aligning, coupling, and locking inside the tube ends of at least two panels, to prevent the panels from twisting, bending, and collapsing. The unique indoor-outdoor kennel can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by hand, without using any tools, can be easily stored in a car trunk and transported to a park or beach, can be easily configured to form a single-or-multi-level kennel of a large variety of shapes and sizes, and can have at least one convex, flat, or concave roof, which can also function as a storage to store food bags, bowl, toys, pet pad, accessories, leash, etc. for multiple types of pets.

1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals, which is quick, easy, and convenient to assemble and disassemble without using any tools, and is durable, reliable, and safe to use. Particularly, the present invention relates to a unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, having:

-   -   1) Anti-twisting anti-bending system,     -   2) Self-locking self-centering system, and     -   3) Stackable, interchangeable, expandable, shrinkable roof         panels,     -   4) Stackable, interchangeable, expandable, shrinkable truss         panels,     -   5) Stackable, interchangeable, expandable, shrinkable wall         panels, and     -   6) Stackable, interchangeable, expandable, shrinkable floor         panels.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART

A number of adjustable gates have been introduced.

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The prior art have failed to solve many problems associated with such animal kennels, as follows:

1) No prior art mentions or discloses any kennel having unique offset couplers, which can offsettingly couple together the tube ends of the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels, to allow all the panels to be stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable. Therefore, the prior-art kennels are expensive to make, are inconvenient to use, and are time-consuming to assemble and disassemble.

2) No prior art mentions or discloses any kennel having unique centering, aligning, and coupling couplers, which can center, align, and couple all the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels. Therefore, the prior-art kennels quite often twist, bend, warp, and collapse when pushed by pets.

3) No prior art mentions or discloses any kennel having single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, which can quickly and easily couple and decouple (at any angles) the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels (without using any tools), and require no maintenance. Therefore, the prior-art kennels require tools and a lot of time to be assembled and disassembled.

4) No prior art mentions or discloses any kennel having single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, to be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by hand (without using any tools). Therefore, the prior-art kennels require tools, tool materials, tool production costs, and cause personal injuries from using tools.

5) No prior art mentions or discloses any kennel having unique coupler, which can perform four functions, at the same time, of sealing the sharp edges of the tube ends of all the panels, coupling all the panels, preventing all the panels from sliding and spreading apart, and preventing all the panels from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing. Therefore, the prior-art-kennels cause injuries, and slide and spread apart, twist, bend, warp, and collapse when pushed by pets.

6) No prior art mentions or discloses any kennel having stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels, all of which can be quickly and easily configured, to have a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Therefore, the prior-art kennels can only be built in a limited number of shapes and sizes.

7) No prior art mentions or discloses any kennel having five unique capabilities of being able to be quickly and easily configured: a) as an enclosed kennel, b) as a pet run, c) as a pet-training pen, d) as a pet-transporting crates, and e) as a pet cage. Therefore, the prior-art kennels waste a lot of materials, labors, time, and money.

8) No prior art mentions or discloses any kennel having scalable capability of being able to be quickly and easily configured: a) as a small kennel for small pets (such as, birds or mice), and b) as a large kennel for large pets (such as, chickens or dogs). Therefore, the prior-art kennels require a lot of storage space, are cumbersome to transport, are impossible to combine into one kennel, and their metallic clamps also rust easily when used outside, which expose their sharp edges, cut pets and pet owners, and cause injuries.

OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

The present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art. In doing so, the present invention provides a unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals having many unique and significant features, functions, and advantages, which overcome all the disadvantages of the prior art, as follows:

1) It is an object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Has stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable         panels, any of which:         -   Can be used as either a roof panel, truss panel, wall panel,             floor panel, door panel, ramp panel, perch panel, or storage             panel         -   (to eliminate the needs for a specific panel for a specific             function, to reduce production costs, to save money for             customers, to reduce kennel-assembling time, and to provide             ease of use),         -   Can be coupled with other panels at any angle,         -   Can be used as an inner or outer panel         -   (i.e., dividing-wall panel for multiple kennels in one,             dividing-floor panel for multiple levels, ramp panel, or             perch panel),     -   b) Has unique offset couplers, which can offsettingly couple         together the tube ends of the roof panels, truss panels, wall         panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch panels,         and storage panel,     -   c) Has unique centering, aligning, and coupling couplers, which         can center, align, and couple all the roof panels, truss panels,         wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch         panels, and storage panel,     -   d) Can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by hand,         (eliminating the need for using any tools),     -   e) Prevents all the panels from twisting, bending, and         collapsing when pushed, for example, by pets,     -   f) Saves materials, saves labor, saves time, and saves money,     -   g) Provides reliability and convenience, and     -   h) Prolongs the service lifespan of the unique indoor-outdoor         kennel

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily couple and decouple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel, to allow all the panels to be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled (without using any tools).

2) It is another object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Has unique coupler, which can perform the following four         functions, at the same time:         -   Sealing the sharp edges of the tube ends of its roof panels,             truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp             panels, perch panels, and storage panels,         -   Preventing its roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor             panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch panels, and storage             panels from twisting, bending, and warping,         -   Preventing its roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor             panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch panels, and storage             panels from sliding, spreading apart, and         -   Coupling its roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor             panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch panels, and storage             panels,     -   b) Eliminates a lot of injuries, the needs for tetanus shots,         and medical expenses,     -   c) Prevents the unique indoor-outdoor kennel from collapsing,     -   d) Retains its intended shape, and     -   e) Prolongs the service lifespan of the unique indoor-outdoor         kennel

(by using square single-shaft-clamp-couplers, square double-shaft-clamp-couplers, square double-shaft-couplers, and square double-clamp-couplers, all of which are inserted into the tube ends of the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel, to seal the tube ends, to cover the sharp edges of the tube ends, and to prevent all the panels from twisting, bending, and collapsing when pushed, for example, by animals).

3) It is a further object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Prevents its couplers from rusting,     -   b) Prevents its couplers from accidentally cutting pets,     -   c) Eliminates a lot of injuries, and     -   d) Eliminates the needs for tetanus shots and medical expenses

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which are made of plastic with rounded edges and corners, to prevent them from rusting and cutting animals).

4) It is an even further object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which can be quickly and easily configured to have a wide variety of shapes and sizes. For example, the unique indoor-outdoor kennel can be assembled to have:

-   -   a) Alphanumeric or geometric shapes and sizes,     -   b) Man-made or nature-made shapes and sizes,     -   c) Multiple roof, truss, wall, floor, ramp, or perch levels, and     -   d) Multiple inner and outer roofs, trusses, walls, floors,         doors, ramps, perches, and storages

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can couple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel at any angles (for example, acute, right, obtuse, straight, reflex, or full angles).

5) It is another object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Eliminates all holes to be drilled into all the panels,     -   b) Eliminates all protrusions to be welded or otherwise attached         to all the panels, and     -   c) Eliminates all additional apparatus to be welded or otherwise         attached or built into all the panels

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily be snapped on and snapped off the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel, to quickly and easily assemble and disassemble the unique indoor-outdoor kennel).

6) It is yet another object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled (by         hand),     -   b) Can be quickly and easily stored in a car trunk and         transported (i.e., to a park or a beach),     -   c) Can be used inside (i.e., inside a house) and outside (i.e.,         outside a house), and     -   d) Can provide convenience, ease of use, and save time

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily couple and decouple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (without using any tools).

7) It is still yet another object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Can be configured to have at least one concave roof, to         perform triple functions of:         -   Functioning as a storage to store foods, toys, leash,             accessories thereon,         -   Functioning as a terrace, and         -   Functioning as a roof,     -   b) Can be configured to have at least one flat roof to perform         triple functions of:         -   Functioning as a perch,         -   Functioning as a terrace, and         -   Functioning as a roof,     -   c) Can be configured to have at least one convex roof, to         perform triple functions of:         -   Functioning as a ramp,         -   Functioning as a terrace, and         -   Functioning as a roof,     -   d) Can be configured to have at least one set of upper and lower         floors:         -   To let pet feces fall through the upper floor and stay on             the lower floors, and         -   To keep pets stay on the upper floor away from their feces.     -   e) Can be configured to have at least one inside or outside ramp         and/or perch

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can couple the roof panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel in any angles).

8) It is still yet an even further object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which can perform five following different functions. It:

-   -   a) Can be used as an enclosed kennel,     -   b) Can be used as a pet run,     -   c) Can be used as a pet-training pen,     -   d) Can be used as a pet-transporting crate, and     -   e) Can be used as a pet cage

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily couple and decouple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (without using any tools).

9) It is still yet an even further object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Is scalable to be small (i.e., for birds or mice), and     -   b) Is scalable to be large (i.e., for chickens or large breed         dogs)

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily couple and decouple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (without using any tools).

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the accompanying drawings and ensuing description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, and 1F illustrate perspective and side views of a multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering single-shaft-clamp-coupler.

FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, and 2E illustrate perspective and side views of a multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-shaft-clamp-coupler.

FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, and 3F illustrate perspective and side views of a multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-shaft-coupler.

FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, and 4F illustrate perspective and side views of a multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-clamp-coupler.

FIGS. 5, 6A, 6B, 7, and 8 illustrate perspective and side views of modular roof panels, modular truss panels, modular wall panels, modular floor panels, detachable doorframe, and detachable door.

FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate perspective views of the assembly of modular roof panels, modular truss panels, modular wall panels, modular floor panels, detachable doorframe, and detachable door.

FIGS. 11, 12, 13, 14A, 14B, and 14C illustrate side, front, and top views of the stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable modular roof panels, modular truss panels, modular wall panels, modular floor panels, detachable doorframe, and detachable door.

FIGS. 15, 16, 17A, 17B, 18A, and 18B illustrate side, top, and bottom views of variations of the multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-shaft-coupler.

FIGS. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 illustrate top views of variations the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals, using stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable modular roof panels, modular truss panels, modular wall panels, modular floor panels, detachable doorframe, and detachable door.

FIGS. 25, 26, 27, and 28 illustrate top views of different sample shapes of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals, using stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable modular roof panels, modular truss panels, modular wall panels, modular floor panels, detachable doorframe, and detachable door.

FIGS. 29, 30, 31, and 32 illustrate front views of modular roof panels, modular truss panels, modular wall panels, modular floor panels, detachable doorframe, and detachable door, which are stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals comprises stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable panels, doorframe panel, door panel, single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers. Each of the panels can be used either as a roof panel, a truss panel, a wall panel, a floor panel, a ramp panel, a perch panel, or a storage panel. Each of the couplers is for centering, aligning, coupling, and locking inside the tube ends of at least two panels, to prevent the panels from twisting, bending, and collapsing. The unique indoor-outdoor kennel can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by hand, without using any tools, can be easily stored in a car trunk and transported to a park or beach, can be easily configured to form a single-or-multi-level kennel of a large variety of shapes and sizes, and can have at least one convex, flat, or concave roof, which can also function as a storage to store food bags, bowl, toys, pet pad, accessories, leash, etc. for multiple types of pets.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Component

Referring to FIGS. 1A-10 (thirty figures), the unique reconfigurable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor and outdoor kennel, for multiple animal types, having multi-positional, multi-directional, stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable modular roof system, modular truss system, modular wall system, and modular floor system for multiple types of animals, comprises:

-   1) A plurality of multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting     anti-bending self-locking self-centering single-shaft-clamp-couplers     101, each comprising (FIGS. 1A-1F): -   2) A multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking single shaft 102, -   3) A multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking offset clamp 103, -   4) A self-locking self-centering nipple 104, -   5) Self-locking self-centering recesses 105, -   6) Self-locking self-centering ribs 106, -   7) An anti-rust single cap 107, -   8) A disassembling single lever 108; -   9) A plurality of multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting     anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-shaft-clamp-couplers     109, each comprising (FIGS. 2A-2E): -   10) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 110, -   11) A multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking central clamp 111, -   12) Self-locking self-centering nipples 112, -   13) Self-locking self-centering recesses 113, -   14) Self-locking self-centering ribs 114, -   15) Anti-rust double caps 115, -   16) Disassembling double levers 116; -   17) A plurality of multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting     anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-shaft-couplers 117,     each comprising (FIGS. 3A-3F): -   18) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 118, -   19) Self-locking self-centering recesses 119, -   20) Self-locking self-centering ribs 120, -   21) Anti-rust double caps 121, -   22) Disassembling double levers 122; -   23) A plurality of multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting     anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-clamp-couplers 123,     each comprising (FIGS. 4A-4F): -   24) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double clamps 124, -   25) Self-locking self-centering nipples 125; -   26) A plurality of modular roof panels 126, each comprising (FIG.     5): -   27) Two modular-roof-panel long tubes 127, -   28) Two modular-roof-panel short tubes 128, -   29) A modular-roof-panel mesh 129; -   30) A plurality of modular truss panels 130, each comprising (FIG.     5): -   31) Three modular-truss-panel tubes 131, -   32) A modular-truss-panel mesh 132; -   33) A plurality of modular wall panels 133, each comprising (FIGS.     6A and 6B): -   34) Two modular-wall-panel long tubes 134, -   35) Two modular-wall-panel short tubes 135, -   36) A modular-wall-panel mesh 136; -   37) A plurality of modular floor panels 137, each comprising (FIG.     7): -   38) Two modular-floor-panel long tubes 138, -   39) Two modular-floor-panel short tubes 139, -   40) A modular-floor-panel mesh 140; -   41) A detachable doorframe 141, comprising (FIG. 8): -   42) Two detachable-doorframe long tubes 142, -   43) Two detachable-doorframe short tubes 143, -   44) Upper hinge post 144, -   45) Lower hinge post 145, -   46) Upper latch-receiving hole 146, -   47) Lower latch receiving hole 147; and -   48) A detachable door 148, comprising (FIGS. 8, 9, and 10): -   49) Two detachable-door long tubes 149, -   50) Two detachable-door short tubes 150, -   51) A detachable-door mesh 151, -   52) Upper hinge-post hole 152, -   53) Lower hinge-post hole 153, -   54) Upper slide latch 154, -   55) Lower slide latch 155.

Material

Referring to FIGS. 1A-10 (thirty figures):

-   1) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering single-shaft-clamp-couplers 101 each are     made of plastic material (FIGS. 1A-1F). -   2) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking single shaft 102 is made of plastic material. -   3) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking offset clamp 103 is made of plastic material. -   4) Self-locking self-centering nipple 104 is made of plastic     material. -   5) Self-locking self-centering recesses 105 each are made of empty     space. -   6) Self-locking self-centering ribs 106 each are made of plastic     material. -   7) Anti-rust single cap 107 is made of plastic material. -   8) Disassembling single lever 108 is made of plastic material. -   9) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-shaft-clamp-couplers 109 each are     made of plastic material (FIGS. 2A-2E). -   10) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shaft 110 each are made of plastic material. -   11) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking central clamp 111 is made of plastic material. -   12) Self-locking self-centering nipples 112 each are made of plastic     material. -   13) Self-locking self-centering recesses 113 each are made of empty     space. -   14) Self-locking self-centering ribs 114 each are made of plastic     material. -   15) Anti-rust double caps 115 each are made of plastic material. -   16) Disassembling double levers 116 each are made of plastic     material. -   17) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-shaft-couplers 117 each are made     of plastic material (FIGS. 3A-3F). -   18) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 118 each are made of plastic material. -   19) Self-locking self-centering recesses 119 each are made of empty     space. -   20) Self-locking self-centering ribs 120 each are made of plastic     material. -   21) Anti-rust double caps 121 each are made of plastic material. -   22) Disassembling double levers 122 each are made of plastic     material. -   23) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-clamp-couplers 123 each are made     of plastic material (FIGS. 4A-4F). -   24) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double clamps 124 each are made of plastic material. -   25) Self-locking self-centering nipples 125 each are made of plastic     material. -   26) Modular roof panels 126 each are made of metallic material (FIG.     5). -   27) Modular-roof-panel long tubes 127 each are made of metallic     material. -   28) Modular-roof-panel short tubes 128 each are made of metallic     material. -   29) Modular-roof-panel mesh 129 is made of metallic material. -   30) Modular truss panels 130 each are made of metallic material     (FIG. 5). -   31) Modular-truss-panel tubes 131 each are made of metallic     material. -   32) Modular-truss-panel mesh 132 is made of metallic material. -   33) Modular wall panels 133 each are made of metallic material     (FIGS. 6A and 6B). -   34) Modular-wall-panel long tubes 134 each are made of metallic     material. -   35) Modular-wall-panel short tubes 135 each are made of metallic     material. -   36) Modular-wall-panel mesh 136 is made of metallic material. -   37) Modular floor panels 137 each are made of metallic material     (FIG. 7). -   38) Modular-floor-panel long tubes 138 each are made of metallic     material. -   39) Modular-floor-panel short tubes 139 each are made of metallic     material. -   40) Modular-floor-panel mesh 140 is made of metallic material. -   41) Detachable doorframe 141 is made of metallic material (FIG. 8). -   42) Detachable-doorframe long tubes 142 each are made of metallic     material. -   43) Detachable-doorframe short tubes 143 each are made of metallic     material. -   44) Upper hinge post 144 is made of metallic material. -   45) Lower hinge post 145 is made of metallic material. -   46) Upper latch-receiving hole 146 is made of empty space. -   47) Lower latch receiving hole 147 is made of empty space. -   48) Detachable door 148 is made of metallic material (FIGS. 8, 9,     and 10). -   49) Detachable-door long tubes 149 each are made of metallic     material. -   50) Detachable-door short tubes 150 each are made of metallic     material. -   51) Detachable-door mesh 151 is made of metallic material. -   52) Upper hinge-post hole 152 is made of empty space. -   53) Lower hinge-post hole 153 is made of empty space. -   54) Upper slide latch 154 is made of metallic material. -   55) Lower slide latch 155 is made of metallic material.

Shape

Referring to FIGS. 1A-10 (thirty figures):

-   1) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering single-shaft-clamp-couplers 101 each     have a combined shape of its components (FIGS. 1A-1F). -   2) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking single shaft 102 has a tube shape and a cross-section     of a square ring. -   3) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking offset clamp has a letter-U shape. -   4) Self-locking self-centering nipple 104 has a nipple shape. -   5) Self-locking self-centering recesses 105 each have a dimple     shape. -   6) Self-locking self-centering ribs 106 each have a ridge shape. -   7) Anti-rust single cap 107 has a square shape. -   8) Disassembling single lever 108 has a letter-U shape. -   9) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-shaft-clamp-couplers 109 each     have a combined shape of its components (FIGS. 2A-2E). -   10) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 110 each have a tube shape and a     cross-section of a square ring. -   11) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking central clamp 111 has a letter-U shape. -   12) Self-locking self-centering nipples 112 each have a nipple     shape. -   13) Self-locking self-centering recesses 113 each have a dimple     shape. -   14) Self-locking self-centering ribs 114 each have a ridge shape. -   15) Anti-rust double caps 115 each have a square shape. -   16) Disassembling double levers 116 each have a letter-U shape. -   17) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-shaft-couplers 117 each have a     combined shape of its components (FIGS. 3A-3F). -   18) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 118 each have a tube shape and a     cross-section of a square ring. -   19) Self-locking self-centering recesses 119 each have a dimple     shape. -   20) Self-locking self-centering ribs 120 each have a ridge shape. -   21) Anti-rust double caps 121 each have a square shape. -   22) Disassembling double levers 122 each have a letter-U shape. -   23) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-clamp-couplers 123 each have a     combined shape of its components (FIGS. 4A-4F). -   24) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double clamps 124 each have a letter-U shape. -   25) Self-locking self-centering nipples 125 each have a nipple     shape. -   26) Modular roof panels 126 each have a rectangular shape (FIG. 5). -   27) Modular-roof-panel long tubes 127 each have an elongated shape     and a square cross-section. -   28) Modular-roof-panel short tubes 128 each have an elongated shape     and a square cross-section. -   29) Modular-roof-panel meshes 129 each have a rectangular shape. -   30) Modular truss panels 130 each have a triangular shape (FIG. 5). -   31) Modular-truss-panel tubes 131 each have an elongated shape and a     square cross-section. -   32) Modular-truss-panel meshes 132 each have a triangular shape. -   33) Modular wall panels 133 each have a rectangular shape (FIGS. 6A     and 6B). -   34) Modular-wall-panel long tubes 134 each have an elongated shape     and a square cross-section. -   35) Modular-wall-panel short tubes 135 each have an elongated shape     and a square cross-section. -   36) Modular-wall-panel meshes 136 each have a rectangular shape. -   37) Modular floor panels 137 each have a rectangular shape (FIG. 7). -   38) Modular-floor-panel long tubes 138 each have an elongated shape     and a square cross-section. -   39) Modular-floor-panel short tubes 139 each have an elongated shape     and a square cross-section. -   40) Modular-floor-panel meshes 140 each have a rectangular shape. -   41) Detachable doorframe 141 has a rectangular shape (FIG. 8). -   42) Detachable-doorframe long tubes 142 each have an elongated shape     and a square cross-section. -   43) Detachable-doorframe short tubes 143 each have an elongated     shape and a square cross-section. -   44) Upper hinge post 144 has a cylindrical shape. -   45) Lower hinge post 145 has a cylindrical shape. -   46) Upper latch-receiving hole 146 has a round shape. -   47) Lower latch receiving hole 147 has a round shape. -   48) Detachable door 148 has a rectangular shape (FIGS. 8, 9, and     10). -   49) Detachable-door long tubes 149 each have an elongated shape and     a square cross-section. -   50) Detachable-door short tubes 150 each have an elongated shape and     a square cross-section. -   51) Detachable-door mesh 151 has a rectangular shape. -   52) Upper hinge-post hole 152 has a round shape. -   53) Lower hinge-post hole 153 has a round shape. -   54) Upper slide latch 154 has a rectangular shape. -   55) Lower slide latch 155 has a rectangular shape.

Connection

Referring to FIGS. 1A-10 (thirty figures):

-   1) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering single-shaft-clamp-couplers 101 each are     snap-locked in one modular-wall-panel long tube 127 and each are     snap-locked on one modular-truss-panel tube 131 (FIGS. 1A-1F). -   2) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking single shaft 102 is molded to anti-rust single cap 107. -   3) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking offset clamp 103 is molded to disassembling single     lever 108. -   4) Self-locking self-centering nipple 104 is molded on     multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking offset clamp 103. -   5) Self-locking self-centering recesses 105 each are molded in     multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking single shaft 102. -   6) Self-locking self-centering ribs 106 each are molded on     multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking single shaft 102. -   7) Anti-rust single cap 107 is molded to multi-positional     multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking single     shaft 102. -   8) Disassembling single lever 108 is molded to anti-rust single cap     107. -   9) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-shaft-clamp-couplers 109 each are     snap-locked in two modular-wall-panel long tubes 134 and each are     snap-locked on one modular-truss-panel short tube 131 (FIGS. 2A-2E). -   10) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 110 each are molded to anti-rust double     caps 115. -   11) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking central clamp 111 is molded to anti-rust double caps     115. -   12) Self-locking self-centering nipples 112 each are molded on     anti-rust double caps 115. -   13) Self-locking self-centering recesses 113 each are molded in     multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 110. -   14) Self-locking self-centering ribs 114 each are molded on     multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 110. -   15) Anti-rust double caps 115 each are molded to multi-positional     multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking double     shafts 110. -   16) Disassembling double levers 116 each are molded to the opposite     ends of anti-rust double caps 115. -   17) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-shaft-couplers 117 each are     snap-locked in two modular-wall-panel long tubes 134 or two     modular-floor-panel long tubes 138 (FIGS. 3A-3F). -   18) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 118 each are molded to anti-rust double     caps 121. -   19) Self-locking self-centering recesses 119 each are molded in     multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 118. -   20) Self-locking self-centering ribs 120 each are molded on     multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 118. -   21) Anti-rust double caps 121 each are molded to multi-positional     multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking double     shafts 118. -   22) Disassembling double levers 122 each are molded to the opposite     ends of anti-rust double caps 121. -   23) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-clamp-couplers 123 each are     snap-locked on one modular-roof-panel short tube 128, one     modular-truss-panel tube 131, one modular-wall-panel short tube 135,     or one modular-floor-panel short tube 139 (FIGS. 4A-4F). -   24) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double clamps 124 each are molded to self-locking     self-centering nipples 125. -   25) Self-locking self-centering nipples 125 each are molded to     multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double clamps 124. -   26) Modular roof panels 126 each are attached to at least one     modular truss panel 130 and at least one modular wall panel 133     (FIG. 5). -   27) Modular-roof-panel long tubes 127 each are welded to     modular-roof-panel short tubes 128 and modular-roof-panel meshes     129. -   28) Modular-roof-panel short tubes 128 each are welded to     modular-roof-panel long tubes 127. -   29) Modular-roof-panel mesh 129 is welded to modular-roof-panel long     tubes 127 and modular-roof-panel short tubes 128. -   30) Modular truss panels 130 each are attached to at least one     modular roof panel 126, at least one modular wall panel 133, or     detachable doorframe 141 (FIG. 5). -   31) Modular-truss-panel tubes 131 each are welded to other     modular-truss-panel tubes 131. -   32) Modular-truss-panel mesh 132 is welded to modular-truss-panel     tubes 131. -   33) Modular wall panels 133 each are attached to at least one     modular roof panel 126, at least one modular-truss-panel 130, at     least one modular floor panels 137, or detachable doorframe 141     (FIGS. 6A and 6B). -   34) Modular-wall-panel long tubes 134 each are welded to     modular-wall-panel short tubes 135. -   35) Modular-wall-panel short tubes 135 each are welded to     modular-wall-panel long tubes 134. -   36) Modular-wall-panel mesh 136 is welded to modular-wall-panel long     tubes 134 and modular-wall-panel short tubes 135. -   37) Modular floor panels 137 each are attached to at least one     modular wall panel 133 or detachable doorframe 141 (FIG. 7). -   38) Modular-floor-panel long tubes 138 each are welded to     modular-floor-panel short tubes 139. -   39) Modular-floor-panel short tubes 139 each are welded to     modular-floor-panel long tubes 138. -   40) Modular-floor-panel mesh 140 is welded to modular-floor-panel     long tubes 138 and modular-floor-panel short tubes 139. -   41) Detachable doorframe 141 is attached to at least one modular     truss panel 130, at least one modular wall panel 133, or at least     one modular floor panel 137 (FIG. 8). -   42) Detachable-doorframe long tubes 142 each are welded to     detachable-doorframe short tubes 143. -   43) Detachable-doorframe short tubes 143 each are welded to     detachable-doorframe long tubes 142. -   44) Upper hinge post 144 is welded to one detachable-doorframe short     tube 143. -   45) Lower hinge post 145 is welded to one detachable-doorframe short     tube 143. -   46) Upper latch-receiving hole 146 is drilled into one     detachable-doorframe long tube 142. -   47) Lower latch receiving hole 147 is drilled into one     detachable-doorframe long tube 142. -   48) Detachable door 148 is attached to detachable doorframe 141     (FIGS. 8, 9, and 10). -   49) Detachable-door long tubes 149 each are welded to     detachable-door short tubes 150. -   50) Detachable-door short tubes 150 each are welded to     detachable-door long tubes 149. -   51) Detachable-door mesh 151 is welded to detachable-door long tubes     149 and detachable-door short tubes 150. -   52) Upper hinge-post hole 152 is molded into one detachable-door     long tube 149. -   53) Lower hinge-post hole 153 is molded into one detachable-door     long tube 149. -   54) Upper slide latch 154 is welded to detachable-door mesh 151. -   55) Lower slide latch 155 is welded to detachable-door mesh 151.

Function

Referring to FIGS. 1A-10 (thirty figures):

-   1) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering single-shaft-clamp-couplers 101 each are     for (FIGS. 1A-1F):     -   a) Locking together modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel         130, modular wall panel 133, and/or modular floor panel 137,     -   b) Preventing them from twisting,     -   c) Preventing them from bending, and     -   d) Centering them. -   2) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking single shaft 102 is for snap-locking inside a tube of     modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel 130, modular wall panel     133, or modular floor panel 137. -   3) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking offset clamp 103 is for clamping on a tube of modular     roof panel 126, modular truss panel 130, modular wall panel 133, or     modular floor panel 137. -   4) Self-locking self-centering nipple 104 is for:     -   a) Snap-locking into a recess on the outer surface of a tube of         modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel 130, modular wall         panel 133, or modular floor panel 137, and     -   b) Centering modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel 130,         modular wall panel 133, or modular floor panel 137. -   5) Self-locking self-centering recesses 105 each are for:     -   a) Snap-locking onto a nipple on the inner surface of a tube of         modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel 130, modular wall         panel 133, or modular floor panel 137, and     -   b) Centering modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel 130,         modular wall panel 133, or modular floor panel 137. -   6) Self-locking self-centering ribs 106 each are for:     -   a) Snap-locking onto the inner surface of a tube of modular roof         panel 126, modular truss panel 130, modular wall panel 133, or         modular floor panel 137, and     -   b) Centering modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel 130,         modular wall panel 133, or modular floor panel 137. -   7) Anti-rust single cap 107 is for:     -   a) Preventing rain water from entering inside a tube of modular         roof panel 126, modular truss panel 130, modular wall panel 133,         or modular floor panel 137, and     -   b) Preventing rain water from rusting modular roof panel 126,         modular truss panel 130, modular wall panel 133, or modular         floor panel 137. -   8) Disassembling single lever 108 is for pulling on     single-shaft-clamp-couplers 101 to disassemble it from modular roof     panel 126, modular truss panel 130, modular wall panel 133, or     modular floor panel 137. -   9) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-shaft-clamp-couplers 109 each are     for (FIGS. 2A-2E):     -   a) Locking together modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel         130, modular wall panel 133, and/or modular floor panel 137,     -   b) Preventing them from twisting,     -   c) Preventing them from bending, and     -   d) Centering them. -   10) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 110 each are for functioning similarly to     single shaft 102. -   11) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking central clamp 111 is for functioning similarly to     offset clamp 103. -   12) Self-locking self-centering nipples 112 each are for functioning     similarly to nipple 104. -   13) Self-locking self-centering recesses 113 each are for     functioning similarly to recess 105. -   14) Self-locking self-centering ribs 114 each are for functioning     similarly to rib 106. -   15) Anti-rust double caps 115 each are for functioning similarly to     single cap 107. -   16) Disassembling double levers 116 each are for functioning     similarly to single lever 108. -   17) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-shaft-couplers 117 each are for     (FIGS. 3A-3F):     -   a) Locking together modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel         130, modular wall panel 133, and/or modular floor panel 137,     -   b) Preventing them from twisting,     -   c) Preventing them from bending, and     -   d) Centering them. -   18) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double shafts 118 each are for functioning similarly to     single shaft 102. -   19) Self-locking self-centering recesses 119 each are for     functioning similarly to recess 105. -   20) Self-locking self-centering ribs 120 each are for functioning     similarly to rib 106. -   21) Anti-rust double caps 121 each are for functioning similarly to     single cap 107. -   22) Disassembling double levers 122 each are for functioning     similarly to single lever 108. -   23) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking self-centering double-clamp-couplers 123 each are for     (FIGS. 4A-4F):     -   a) Locking together modular roof panel 126, modular truss panel         130, modular wall panel 133, and/or modular floor panel 137,     -   b) Preventing them from twisting,     -   c) Preventing them from bending, and     -   d) Centering them. -   24) Multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending     self-locking double clamps 124 each are for functioning similarly to     offset clamp 103. -   25) Self-locking self-centering nipples 125 each are for functioning     similarly to nipple 104. -   26) Modular roof panels 126 each are for forming part of a roof     system (FIG. 5). -   27) Modular-roof-panel long tubes 127 each are for making part of a     frame. -   28) Modular-roof-panel short tubes 128 each are for making part of     the frame. -   29) Modular-roof-panel mesh 129 is for filling the empty space     within the frame. -   30) Modular truss panels 130 each are for supporting part of the     roof system (FIG. 5). -   31) Modular-truss-panel tubes 131 each are for making for making a     frame. -   32) Modular-truss-panel mesh 132 is for filling the empty space     within the frame. -   33) Modular wall panels 133 each are for forming part of a wall     system (FIGS. 6A and 6B). -   34) Modular-wall-panel long tubes 134 each are for making part of a     frame. -   35) Modular-wall-panel short tubes 135 each are for making part of     the frame. -   36) Modular-wall-panel mesh 136 is for filling the empty space     within the frame. -   37) Modular floor panels 137 each are for forming part of a floor     system (FIG. 7). -   38) Modular-floor-panel long tubes 138 each are for making part of a     frame. -   39) Modular-floor-panel short tubes 139 each are for making part of     the frame. -   40) Modular-floor-panel mesh 140 is for filling the empty space     within the frame. -   41) Detachable doorframe 141 is for securing detachable door 148     (FIG. 8). -   42) Detachable-doorframe long tubes 142 each are for making part of     a frame. -   43) Detachable-doorframe short tubes 143 each are for making part of     the frame. -   44) Upper hinge post 144 is for inserting into upper hinge-post hole     152. -   45) Lower hinge post 145 is for inserting into lower hinge-post hole     153. -   46) Upper latch-receiving hole 146 is for receiving upper slide     latch 154. -   47) Lower latch receiving hole 147 is for receiving lower slide     latch 155. -   48) Detachable door 148 is for providing easy entry and exit (FIGS.     8, 9, and 10). -   49) Detachable-door long tubes 149 each are for making part of a     frame. -   50) Detachable-door short tubes 150 each are for making part of the     frame. -   51) Detachable-door mesh 151 is for filling the empty space within     the frame. -   52) Upper hinge-post hole 152 is for receiving upper hinge post 144. -   53) Lower hinge-post hole 153 is for receiving lower hinge post 145. -   54) Upper slide latch 154 is for sliding into upper latch-receiving     hole 146. -   55) Lower slide latch 155 is for sliding into upper latch-receiving     hole 147.

Operation

Referring to FIGS. 1A-10 (thirty figures), the operation of the unique reconfigurable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor and outdoor kennel, for multiple animal types, having multi-positional, multi-directional, stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable modular roof system, modular truss system, modular wall system, and modular floor system for multiple types of animals, comprises:

Roof Assembly (Referring to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, and 5):

-   1) Inserting anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking single shafts     102 into modular-roof-panel long tubes 127 such that self-locking     self-centering recesses 105 snap-lock onto the nipples on the inner     surface of modular-roof-panel long tubes 127; -   2) Clamping anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking offset clamps     103 onto modular-truss-panel tubes 131     -   such that self-locking self-centering nipples 104 snap-locking         into the recesses on the outer surface of modular-truss-panel         tubes 131;

Wall Assembly (Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, and 9):

-   3) Inserting anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking double shaft     118 into modular-wall-panel long tubes 134, in the direction of     arrows 156 a (FIG. 3E),     -   such that self-locking self-centering recesses 119 snap-lock         onto the nipples on the inner surface of modular-wall-panel long         tubes 134; -   4) Inserting anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking double shaft     110 into modular-wall-panel long tubes 134 (Referring to FIGS. 2A,     2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and 9)     -   such that self-locking self-centering recesses 113 snap-lock         onto the nipples on the inner surface of modular-wall-panel long         tubes 134;

Doorframe-to-Wall Assembly (Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9)

-   5) Inserting anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking double shaft     118 into detachable-doorframe long tubes 142     -   such that self-locking self-centering recesses 119 snap-lock         onto the nipples on the inner surface of detachable-doorframe         long tubes 142;

Floor Assembly (Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, and 7):

-   6) Inserting anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking double shaft     118 into modular-floor-panel long tubes 138     -   such that self-locking self-centering recesses 119 snap-lock         onto the nipples on the inner surface of modular-floor-panel         long tubes 138;

Floor-to-Wall Assembly (Referring to FIGS. 7 and 10):

-   7) Clamping anti-twisting anti-folding self-aligning double clamps     124 onto modular-floor-panel long tubes 138 and modular-floor-panel     short tubes 139, in the direction of arrows 156 b (FIG. 4F),     -   such that self-locking self-centering nipples 125 snap-locking         into the recesses on the outer surface of long tubes 138 and         short tubes 139; -   8) Clamping anti-twisting anti-folding self-aligning double clamps     124 onto modular-wall-panel short tubes 135 and detachable-doorframe     short tube 143     -   such that self-locking self-centering nipples 125 snap-locking         into the recesses on the outer surface of short tubes 135 and         short tubes 143;

Wall-to-Roof Assembly (Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10):

-   9) Clamping anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking central clamp     111 onto modular-roof-panel long tubes 127 and modular-truss-panel     tubes 131     -   such that self-locking self-centering nipples 112 snap-locking         into the recesses on the outer surface of long tubes 127 and         tubes 131; -   10) Clamping anti-twisting anti-folding self-aligning double clamps     124 onto modular-wall-panel short tubes 135 and detachable-doorframe     short tube 143, in the direction of arrows 156 b (FIG. 4F),     -   such that self-locking self-centering nipples 125 snap-locking         into the recesses on the outer surface of short tubes 135 and         short tube 143.

Variation

Any component of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals can have any shape and size (for example, round, square, rectangular, oval, etc.). The cross-section of any component of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals can have any shape and size (for example, round, square, rectangular, oval, etc.).

Referring to FIGS. 11, 12, 13, 14A, 14B, and 14C, any of modular roof panels, modular truss panels, modular wall panels, modular floor panels, detachable doorframe, and detachable door can be stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable.

For example, modular truss panels 157, equivalent to modular truss panel 130, are stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable (FIG. 11).

For example, modular truss panels 157, equivalent to modular truss panel 130, are stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable (FIGS. 11 and 12).

For example, modular roof panels 126 can be used inside the unique indoor-outdoor kennel as a ramp, or as a lifted floor to animals separate from their waste (FIG. 13). For example, many modular truss panels 157 can be used to expand the roof of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (FIG. 14A illustrates a left view of the unique expanded two-story double-roof indoor-outdoor kennel).

For example, modular roof panels 126 can be used to create a roof or a roof-top storage 158 on top of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for storing, for example, food bag, water bowl, food bowl, toys, sleeping pad, accessories, leash, tools, etc. for multiple types of animals (FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C illustrate left, front, and top views of the unique expanded two-story double-roof indoor-outdoor kennel having roof-top storage 158).

Referring to FIGS. 15, 16, 17A, 17B, 18A, and 18B, any of multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering single-shaft-clamp-couplers 101, multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-shaft-clamp-couplers 109, multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-shaft-couplers 117, and multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-clamp-couplers 123 can be molded in any angle. For example, multi-positional multi-directional anti-twisting anti-bending self-locking self-centering double-shaft-coupler 117 can be molded in an acute angle (FIG. 15 illustrates its front view), in an obtuse angle (FIG. 16 illustrates its front view), in an obtuse angle (FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate its top and bottom views, respectively), or in a right angle (FIGS. 18A and 18B illustrate its top and bottom views, respectively).

The unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals can have any shape and size. For example, modular truss panels 157, each equivalent to modular truss panel 130, can be used to build perches inside the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate top views of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals).

The unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals can have any shape and size. For example, modular truss panels 157 and 159, each equivalent to modular truss panel 130, can be used to build perches inside or outside the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (FIGS. 21 and 22 illustrate top views of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals). For example, modular truss panels 159 and 160, each equivalent to modular truss panel 130, can be used to build perches inside or outside the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (FIGS. 23 and 24 illustrate top views of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals).

The unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals can have any shape and size. For example, (using the stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable modular roof panels, modular truss panels, modular wall panels, modular floor panels, detachable doorframe, and detachable door) the unique indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals can built as:

-   1) A kennel expanding or being divided into many quarters     -   (FIG. 25 illustrates a top view of the unique reconfigurable         quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel), -   2) A letter-O-shaped animal run     -   (FIG. 26 illustrates a top view of the unique reconfigurable         quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel), -   3) A letter-D-shaped animal run     -   (FIG. 27 illustrates a top view of the unique reconfigurable         quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel), or -   4) A letter-T-shaped training kennel having a separated gated     quarter for handling multiple animals at the same time     -   (FIG. 28 illustrates a top view of the unique reconfigurable         quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel).

As described in the function section above, all single-shaft-clamp-couplers 101, double-shaft-clamp-couplers 109, double-shaft-couplers 117, and double-clamp-couplers 123 can quickly and easily center, align, and snap-lock together all roof panels 126, truss panels 130, wall panels 133, floor panels 137, and doorframe 141 (without using any tools). As a result, the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled (by hand). For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2D and 2E, self-locking self-centering nipples 112, self-locking self-centering recesses 113, and recesses 161 on the outer surface of the tubes of roof panels 126, truss panels 130, wall panels 133, floor panels 137, and doorframe 141 can quickly and easily center, align, and snap-lock roof together panels 126, truss panels 130, wall panels 133, floor panels 137, and doorframe 141 (without using any tools).

As described in the function section above, all single-shaft-clamp-couplers 101, double-shaft-clamp-couplers 109, double-shaft-couplers 117, and double-clamp-couplers 123:

-   -   Can offsettingly couple together all the tube ends of all the         panels,     -   Can prevent all the panels from twisting, warping, bending,     -   Can prevent all the panels from sliding, spreading apart, and     -   Can couple together all the panels (without using any tools).

As described in the variation section above, roof panels 126, truss panel 130, wall panels 133, floor panels 137, doorframe panel 141, and door panel 148 are stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable. For example, FIG. 29 illustrates wall panel 133, which can be used as a truss panel. FIG. 30 illustrates truss panel 130, which can be used as a wall panel. FIG. 31 illustrates truss panel 130, which can be used as a floor panel or roof panel. FIG. 32 illustrates door frame 141 and door panel 148 (FIG. 8), which can be used as a roof panel. A tarp can be used on top of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel.

Major Advantages of the Invention

The present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art. In doing so, the present invention provides a unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel for multiple types of animals having many unique and significant features, functions, and advantages, which overcome all the disadvantages of the prior art, as follows:

1) It is an object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Has stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable         panels, any of which:         -   Can be used as either a roof panel, truss panel, wall panel,             floor panel,         -   door panel, ramp panel, perch panel, or storage panel         -   (to eliminate the needs for a specific panel for a specific             function,         -   to reduce production costs, to save money for customers,         -   to reduce kennel-assembling time, and to provide ease of             use),         -   Can be coupled with other panels at any angle,         -   Can be used as an inner or outer panel         -   (i.e., dividing-wall panel for multiple kennels in one,             dividing-floor panel for multiple levels, ramp panel, or             perch panel),     -   b) Has unique offset couplers, which can offsettingly couple         together the tube ends of the roof panels, truss panels, wall         panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch panels,         and storage panel,     -   c) Has unique centering, aligning, and coupling couplers, which         can center, align, and couple all the roof panels, truss panels,         wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch         panels, and storage panel,     -   d) Can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by hand,         (eliminating the need for using any tools),     -   e) Prevents all the panels from twisting, bending, and         collapsing when pushed, for example, by pets,     -   f) Saves materials, saves labor, saves time, and saves money,     -   g) Provides reliability and convenience, and     -   h) Prolongs the service lifespan of the unique indoor-outdoor         kennel     -   (by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers,         double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and         double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily         couple and decouple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels,         floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the         unique indoor-outdoor kennel, to allow all the panels to be         quickly and easily assembled and disassembled (without using any         tools).

2) It is another object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Has unique coupler, which can perform the following four         functions, at the same time:         -   Sealing the sharp edges of the tube ends of its roof panels,             truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp             panels, perch panels, and storage panels,         -   Preventing its roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor             panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch panels, and storage             panels from twisting, bending, and warping,         -   Preventing its roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor             panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch panels, and storage             panels from sliding, spreading apart, and         -   Coupling its roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor             panels, door panels, ramp panels, perch panels, and storage             panels,     -   b) Eliminates a lot of injuries, the needs for tetanus shots,         and medical expenses,     -   c) Prevents the unique indoor-outdoor kennel from collapsing,     -   d) Retains its intended shape, and     -   e) Prolongs the service lifespan of the unique indoor-outdoor         kennel

(by using square single-shaft-clamp-couplers, square double-shaft-clamp-couplers, square double-shaft-couplers, and square double-clamp-couplers, all of which are inserted into the tube ends of the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel, to seal the tube ends, to cover the sharp edges of the tube ends, and to prevent all the panels from twisting, bending, and collapsing when pushed, for example, by animals).

3) It is a further object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Prevents its couplers from rusting,     -   b) Prevents its couplers from accidentally cutting pets,     -   c) Eliminates a lot of injuries, and     -   d) Eliminates the needs for tetanus shots and medical expenses

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which are made of plastic with rounded edges and corners, to prevent them from rusting and cutting animals).

4) It is an even further object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which can be quickly and easily configured to have a wide variety of shapes and sizes. For example, the unique indoor-outdoor kennel can be assembled to have:

-   -   a) Alphanumeric or geometric shapes and sizes,     -   b) Man-made or nature-made shapes and sizes,     -   c) Multiple roof, truss, wall, floor, ramp, or perch levels, and     -   d) Multiple inner and outer roofs, trusses, walls, floors,         doors, ramps, perches, and storages

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can couple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel at any angles (for example, acute, right, obtuse, straight, reflex, or full angles).

5) It is another object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Eliminates all holes to be drilled into all the panels,     -   b) Eliminates all protrusions to be welded or otherwise attached         to all the panels, and     -   c) Eliminates all additional apparatus to be welded or otherwise         attached or built into all the panels

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily be snapped on and snapped off the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel, to quickly and easily assemble and disassemble the unique indoor-outdoor kennel).

6) It is yet another object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled (by         hand),     -   b) Can be quickly and easily stored in a car trunk and         transported (i.e., to a park or a beach),     -   c) Can be used inside (i.e., inside a house) and outside (i.e.,         outside a house), and     -   d) Can provide convenience, ease of use, and save time

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily couple and decouple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (without using any tools).

7) It is still yet another object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Can be configured to have at least one concave roof, to         perform triple functions of:         -   Functioning as a storage to store foods, toys, leash,             accessories thereon,         -   Functioning as a terrace, and         -   Functioning as a roof,     -   b) Can be configured to have at least one flat roof to perform         triple functions of:         -   Functioning as a perch,         -   Functioning as a terrace, and         -   Functioning as a roof,     -   c) Can be configured to have at least one convex roof, to         perform triple functions of:         -   Functioning as a ramp,         -   Functioning as a terrace, and         -   Functioning as a roof,     -   d) Can be configured to have at least one set of upper and lower         floors:         -   To let pet feces fall through the upper floor and stay on             the lower floors, and         -   To keep pets stay on the upper floor away from their feces.     -   e) Can be configured to have at least one inside or outside ramp         and/or perch

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can couple the roof panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel in any angles).

8) It is still yet an even further object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which can perform five following different functions. It:

-   -   a) Can be used as an enclosed kennel,     -   b) Can be used as a pet run,     -   c) Can be used as a pet-training pen,     -   d) Can be used as a pet-transporting crate, and     -   e) Can be used as a pet cage

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily couple and decouple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (without using any tools).

9) It is still yet an even further object of the present invention to provide the unique reconfigurable expandable shrinkable quick-assembly quick-disassembly indoor-outdoor kennel, which:

-   -   a) Is scalable to be small (i.e., for birds or mice), and     -   b) Is scalable to be large (i.e., for chickens or large breed         dogs)

(by using single-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-clamp-couplers, double-shaft-couplers, and double-clamp-couplers, all of which can quickly and easily couple and decouple the roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, door panels, ramp panels, and perch panels of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel (without using any tools). 

What is claimed is:
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A unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals, comprising: a plurality of panels, each of said panels comprising a plurality of panel tubes and a panel mesh, each of said panel tubes having at least one panel-tube surface, at least one panel-tube recess formed on said at least one panel-tube surface, and two opposite panel-tube ends, said panel tubes welded together at said panel-tube ends to define a panel frame and a panel opening therewithin, said panel mesh welded to said panel frame to cover said panel opening; a doorframe, said doorframe comprising a plurality of doorframe tubes and a plurality of latch holes drilled therein, each of said doorframe tubes having at least one doorframe-tube surface, at least one doorframe-tube recess formed on said at least one doorframe-tube surface, and two opposite doorframe-tube ends, said doorframe tubes welded together at said doorframe-tube ends to define said doorframe and a doorframe opening therewithin; a plurality of hinges, said hinges attached to said doorframe; a door, said door pivotably attached to said hinges, said door for releasably covering said doorframe opening; a plurality of latches, said latches slidably attached to said door, said latches for being releasably slid into said latch holes to lock said door to said doorframe; a plurality of single-shaft-clamp first couplers, each of said single-shaft-clamp couplers comprising a first-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping shaft, a first-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping offset clamp offsettingly molded to said first-coupler shaft, first-coupler panel-centering-and-locking nipples molded to said first-coupler offset clamp, first-coupler panel-centering-and-locking recesses molded on said first-coupler shaft, first-coupler panel-centering-and-locking ribs molded on said first-coupler shaft, and a first-coupler anti-rust cap molded on said first-coupler shaft, said first-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping shaft having a cylindrical shape, said single-shaft-clamp first couplers being made of resilient material; a plurality of double-shaft-clamp second couplers, each of said single-shaft-clamp couplers comprising second-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping double shafts, a second-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping central clamp centrally molded to said second-coupler double shafts, second-coupler panel-centering-and-locking nipples molded to said second-coupler central clamp, second-coupler panel-centering-and-locking recesses molded on said second-coupler double shafts, second-coupler panel-centering-and-locking ribs molded on said second-coupler double shafts, second-coupler anti-rust double caps molded on said second-coupler double shafts, and second-coupler panel-disassembling double levers molded to said second-coupler double caps, each of said second-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping double shafts having a cylindrical shape, said double-shaft-clamp second couplers being made of resilient material; a plurality of double-shaft third couplers, each of said single-shaft-clamp couplers comprising third-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping double shafts, third-coupler panel-centering-and-locking recesses molded on said third-coupler double shafts, third-coupler panel-centering-and-locking ribs molded on said third-coupler double shafts, third-coupler anti-rust double caps molded on said third-coupler double shafts, and third-coupler panel-disassembling double levers molded to said third-coupler double caps, each of said third-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping double shafts having a cylindrical shape, said double-shaft third couplers being made of resilient material; and a plurality of double-clamp fourth couplers, each of said single-shaft-clamp couplers comprising fourth-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping double clamps and fourth-coupler panel-centering-and-locking nipples molded to said fourth-coupler double clamps, each of said fourth-coupler anti-twisting-and-warping double clamps having an H shape, said double-clamp fourth couplers being made of resilient material; wherein said panels for being stackable and interchangeable, said panels for functioning as roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, ramp panels, perch panels, or storage panels, said first-coupler shafts, said second-coupler double shafts, and said third-coupler double shafts, for being inserted into said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends to couple them and to prevent said panels and said doorframe from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing, said first-coupler offset clamps for offsettingly snap-clamping on said panel-tube ends to offsettingly couple said panel-tube ends to prevent said panel-tube ends from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing, said second-coupler central clamps for centrally snap-clamping on said panel tubes to centrally couple said panel tubes to prevent said panel tubes from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing, said fourth-coupler double clamps for doubly snap-clamping on said panel tubes and said doorframe tubes to doubly couple said panel tubes and said doorframe tubes to prevent said panel tubes and said doorframe tubes from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing, said first-coupler nipples, said second-coupler nipples, and said fourth-coupler nipples for snap-locking in said at least one panel-tube recess and said at least one doorframe-tube recess to center, align, and lock said panels and said doorframe, said first-coupler recesses, said second-coupler recesses, and said third-coupler recesses for snap-locking on said at least one panel-tube recess and said at least one doorframe-tube recess to center, align, and lock said panels and said doorframe, said first-coupler ribs, said second-coupler ribs, and said third-coupler ribs for being inserted into said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends to center said first-coupler shafts, said second-coupler double shafts, and said third-coupler double shafts therein, said first-coupler caps, said second-coupler double caps, and said third-coupler double caps, for sealing said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends to prevent said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends from rusting, cutting pets, and causing injuries, said second-coupler double levers and said third-coupler double levers for being pulled on to disassemble said first couplers, said second couplers, and said third couplers from said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends; whereby the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel is provided, which: can be used as an enclosed kennel, can be used as a pet run, can be used as a pet-training pen, can be used as a pet-transporting crate, can be used as a pet cage, having said panels: capable of being stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable, capable of functioning as roof, truss, wall, floor, ramp, perch, or storage panels, capable of being offsettingly coupled together, capable of being coupled at any angles, capable of being assembeled and disassembled by hand, capable of eliminating the need for using any tools, capable of being used as inner or outer panels, capable of being used inside or outside, and having said couplers: capable of centering, aligning, and coupling said panels, capable of offsettingly coupling said panels together, capable of preventing said panels from twisting, bending, warping, collapsing capable of preventing said panels from rusting, cutting pets, causing injuries, capable of reducing kennel-assembling-and-disassembling time, capable of saving materials, save labor, save time, saves money, capable of providing reliability, convenience, ease of use, capable of prolonging the service lifespan of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel, capable of allowing the unique indoor-outdoor kennel to be configured to have alphanumeric or geometric shapes, to have man-made or nature-made shapes, to have multiple levels of roof, truss, wall, floor, ramp, perch, or storage, and to have multiple inner and outer roofs, trusses, walls, floors, doors, ramps, perches, and storages.
 2. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein each of said first-coupler shafts, said second-coupler double shafts, said third-coupler double shafts has a square or rectangular cross-section.
 3. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein each of said panel tubes and said doorframe tubes has a square or rectangular cross-section.
 4. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein at least one of said panels is on the inside of the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel.
 5. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein at least one of said panels is on the outside of the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel.
 6. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein at least one of said panels is stacked on at least one other of said panels.
 7. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein each of said panels functions as a panel selected from the group consisting of: roof panel, truss panel, wall panel, floor panel, ramp panel, perch panel, and storage panel,
 8. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein each of said panels functions as a panel selected from the group consisting of: inner or outer roof panel, inner or outer truss panel, inner or outer wall panel, inner or outer floor panel, inner or outer ramp panel, inner or outer perch panel, and inner or outer storage panel.
 9. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel is divided into multiple smaller kennels.
 10. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, further, the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel comprising at least one tarp for partially or entirely covering the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel.
 11. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein said single-shaft-clamp first couplers, said double-shaft-clamp second couplers, said double-shaft third couplers, and said double-clamp fourth couplers are made of plastic.
 12. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel functions as a device selected from the group consisting of: an enclosed kennel, a pet run, a pet-training pen, a pet-transporting crate, and a pet cage.
 13. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 1, wherein the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel has a shape selected from the group consisting of: alphanumeric shape, geometric shape, man-made shape, and nature-made shape.
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A reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel, comprising: a plurality of panels, each of said panels comprising a plurality of panel tubes and a panel mesh, each of said panel tubes having at least one panel-tube surface, at least one panel-tube recess formed on said at least one panel-tube surface, and two opposite panel-tube ends, said panel tubes welded together at said panel-tube ends to define a panel frame and a panel opening therewithin, said panel mesh welded to said panel frame to cover said panel opening; a doorframe, said doorframe comprising a plurality of doorframe tubes and a plurality of latch holes drilled therein, each of said doorframe tubes having at least one doorframe-tube surface, at least one doorframe-tube recess formed on said at least one doorframe-tube surface, and two opposite doorframe-tube ends, said doorframe tubes welded together at said doorframe-tube ends to define said doorframe and a doorframe opening therewithin; a plurality of hinges, said hinges attached to said doorframe; a door, said door pivotably attached to said hinges, said door for releasably covering said doorframe opening; a plurality of latches, said latches slidably attached to said door, said latches for being releasably slid into said latch holes to lock said door to said doorframe; a plurality of single-shaft-clamp first couplers, each of said single-shaft-clamp couplers comprising a first-coupler shaft, a first-coupler offset clamp offsettingly molded to said first-coupler shaft, first-coupler nipples molded to said first-coupler offset clamp, first-coupler recesses molded on said first-coupler shaft, first-coupler ribs molded on said first-coupler shaft, and a first-coupler cap molded on said first-coupler shaft; a plurality of double-shaft-clamp second couplers, each of said single-shaft-clamp couplers comprising second-coupler double shafts, a second-coupler central clamp centrally molded to said second-coupler double shafts, second-coupler nipples molded to said second-coupler central clamp, second-coupler recesses molded on said second-coupler double shafts, second-coupler ribs molded on said second-coupler double shafts, second-coupler double caps molded on said second-coupler double shafts, and second-coupler double levers molded to said second-coupler double caps; a plurality of double-shaft third couplers, each of said single-shaft-clamp couplers comprising third-coupler double shafts, third-coupler recesses molded on said third-coupler double shafts, third-coupler ribs molded on said third-coupler double shafts, third-coupler double caps molded on said third-coupler double shafts, and third-coupler double levers molded to said third-coupler double caps; and a plurality of double-clamp fourth couplers, each of said single-shaft-clamp couplers comprising fourth-coupler double clamps and fourth-coupler nipples molded to said fourth-coupler double clamps; wherein said panels for being stackable and interchangeable, said panels for functioning as roof panels, truss panels, wall panels, floor panels, ramp panels, perch panels, or storage panels, said first-coupler shafts, said second-coupler double shafts, and said third-coupler double shafts, for being inserted into said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends to couple them and to prevent said panels and said doorframe from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing, said first-coupler offset clamps for offsettingly snap-clamping on said panel-tube ends to offsettingly couple said panel-tube ends to prevent said panel-tube ends from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing, said second-coupler central clamps for centrally snap-clamping on said panel tubes to centrally couple said panel tubes to prevent said panel tubes from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing, said fourth-coupler double clamps for doubly snap-clamping on said panel tubes and said doorframe tubes to doubly couple said panel tubes and said doorframe tubes to prevent said panel tubes and said doorframe tubes from twisting, bending, warping, and collapsing, said first-coupler nipples, said second-coupler nipples, and said fourth-coupler nipples for snap-locking in said at least one panel-tube recess and said at least one doorframe-tube recess to center, align, and lock said panels and said doorframe, said first-coupler recesses, said second-coupler recesses, and said third-coupler recesses for snap-locking on said at least one panel-tube recess and said at least one doorframe-tube recess to center, align, and lock said panels and said doorframe, said first-coupler ribs, said second-coupler ribs, and said third-coupler ribs for being inserted into said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends to center said first-coupler shafts, said second-coupler double shafts, and said third-coupler double shafts therein, said first-coupler caps, said second-coupler double caps, and said third-coupler double caps, for sealing said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends to prevent said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends from rusting, cutting pets, and causing injuries, said second-coupler double levers and said third-coupler double levers for being pulled on to disassemble said first couplers, said second couplers, and said third couplers from said panel-tube ends and said doorframe-tube ends; whereby the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel is provided, which: can be used as an enclosed kennel, can be used as a pet run, can be used as a pet-training pen, can be used as a pet-transporting crate, can be used as a pet cage, having said panels: capable of being stackable, interchangeable, expandable, and shrinkable, capable of functioning as roof, truss, wall, floor, ramp, perch, or storage panels, capable of being offsettingly coupled together, capable of being coupled at any angles, capable of being assembeled and disassembled by hand, capable of eliminating the need for using any tools, capable of being used as inner or outer panels, capable of being used inside or outside, and having said couplers: capable of centering, aligning, and coupling said panels, capable of offsettingly coupling said panels together, capable of preventing said panels from twisting, bending, warping, collapsing capable of preventing said panels from rusting, cutting pets, causing injuries, capable of reducing kennel-assembling-and-disassembling time, capable of saving materials, save labor, save time, saves money, capable of providing reliability, convenience, ease of use, capable of prolonging the service lifespan of the unique indoor-outdoor kennel, capable of allowing the unique indoor-outdoor kennel to be configured to have alphanumeric or geometric shapes, to have man-made or nature-made shapes, to have multiple levels of roof, truss, wall, floor, ramp, perch, or storage, and to have multiple inner and outer roofs, trusses, walls, floors, doors, ramps, perches, and storages.
 15. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 14, wherein at least one of said panels is on the inside of the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel.
 16. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 14, wherein at least one of said panels is on the outside of the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel.
 17. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 14, wherein at least one of said panels is stacked on at least one other of said panels.
 18. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 14, wherein each of said panels functions as a panel selected from the group consisting of: inner or outer roof panel, inner or outer truss panel, inner or outer wall panel, inner or outer floor panel, inner or outer ramp panel, inner or outer perch panel, and inner or outer storage panel.
 19. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 14, wherein the unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel functions as a device selected from the group consisting of: an enclosed kennel, a pet run, a pet-training pen, a pet-transporting crate, and a pet cage.
 20. The unique reconfigurable scalable indoor-outdoor kennel for animals of claim 14, wherein each of said panels functions as a panel selected from the group consisting of: upper or lower roof panel, upper or lower truss panel, upper or lower wall panel, upper or lower floor panel, upper or lower ramp panel, upper or lower perch panel, and upper or lower storage panel. 